Best Flame Maple Top Telecaster Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top Telecaster style guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Schecter PT SLS Elite

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 80

Value for money 80

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,259 >
From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter PT SLS Elite

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Compound Radius Fretboard
Made in South Korea
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige

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Playability 73

Sound 80

Build quality 85

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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3 Prices - New from $2,074.36 >
From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Alder body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Alder body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted

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Playability 70

Sound 77

Build quality 69

Value for money 82

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (13 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Harley Benton's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Sapele body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF-B-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF-N-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson Tremolo bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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3 Prices - New from $339 >
From Harley Benton's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Sapele body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF-B-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF-N-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson Tremolo bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Chapman ML3 BEA Baritone

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Chapman ML3 BEA Baritone

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 64

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 BEA Baritone

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Solar T2.7FBB

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Playability 75

Sound 73

Build quality 54

Value for money 72

Overall Score 67

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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2 Prices - New from €899 >
From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Fixed Bridge bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Solar 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from €899 >
From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Fixed Bridge bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Solar 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar T2.7FBB

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM

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Playability 67

Sound 68

Build quality 63

Value for money 71

Overall Score 66

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (5 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $705 >
From Sire's 2021 T7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Veneer top
North American Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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2 Prices - New from $705 >
From Sire's 2021 T7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Veneer top
North American Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM

Locking Tuners
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT Roasted

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Playability 72

Sound 77

Build quality 68

Value for money 82

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (13 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Harley Benton's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Sapele body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF-B-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF-N-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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2 Prices - New from $319 >
From Harley Benton's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Sapele body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF-B-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF-N-CR Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT Roasted

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Chapman ML3 BEA

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 63

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 BEA

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Chapman ML3 Modern

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Playability 78

Sound 70

Build quality 59

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $599 >
From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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3 Prices - New from $599 >
From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Modern

Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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